Ohau River (Canterbury)
| Ohau River | |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Basin | |
| Main source | Lake Ohau |
| River mouth | Lake Ruataniwha |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 8 km (5 mi) |
The Ohau River is a short river, some 8 kilometres (5 mi) long, that links Lake Ohau with the artificial lake, Ruataniwha in the Mackenzie Basin, New Zealand.
Until the construction of the Waitaki River hydroelectric project, it was a tributary of the Waitaki River. The river forms part of the traditional boundary between Otago and Canterbury regions.
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